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Work or play? “Kidfluencing” is complex

The rise of kidfluencers globally raises questions about tensions between play and labour, independence and control, privacy, profit, and online success.

Working together for a thriving Auckland

The AUT Foundation has recently partnered with the Auckland Foundation to drive impact for Aucklanders in their community through philanthropy and giving.

Pacific nations’ geopolitical tightrope

Recent international arrangements reflect the geopolitical tussle occurring in the Pacific between China and the US and its allies, writes Sione Tekiteki.

Revolutionising education through AI

How can AI be integrated into education? That question is paramount – and that is where new, real-time research from AUT Business School comes in.

What will Trump’s tariffs mean for NZ?

New modelling by an AUT economics professor shows that US president-elect Trump's proposed trade tariffs could hurt and help New Zealand.

New Professors and Associate Professors

Following the 2024 academic promotions round, AUT is pleased to announce that, we will have six new Professors and 23 new Associate Professors.

Climate change impacts on our health

Health and wellbeing were featured topics at COP29 this year and must be a top priority according to AUT Professor, Erica Hinckson.

AUT designed Woo-Laces now on sale

Forget boring shoelaces, meet the Woo-lace. Created by AUT student Jacob Smith, the award-winning Woo-lace makes an ideal stocking filler.

Online gaming leading to gambling harm

New research from AUT’s Pacific Islands Families shows regular online gaming as a teenager is a significant predictor of gambling harm at aged 22.

New youth crime laws unlikely to work

Science shows the brain is being rewired during adolescence, up to age 25. But the government’s proposed law reforms overlook these biological influences.